Common Causes of Frustration Among Youth in Today's World

Youth, these days, have to combat a lot of emotional stress, thanks to the fast lifestyle, technology, modernization, and other socio-economic reasons. We probe further, and talk about the possible causes of frustration among the youth today.
Neha B Deshpande
Last Updated: Mar 26, 2018
Studies show that the overuse of technology can prove to be extremely harmful to one's mental health. A question we should ask ourselves: Are our smartphones and other smart gadgets making us dumb and emotionally void?
Why to tame the roaring mind?
Good or bad, all turned blind,
The roses are all black,
In darkness, losing track,
The world is all fabricated,
Here we lay,
Frustrated and devastated ...
Good or bad, all turned blind,
The roses are all black,
In darkness, losing track,
The world is all fabricated,
Here we lay,
Frustrated and devastated ...
"I am frustrated with my life!" This term has come on the tip of the tongue of almost everyone that we meet today. Today's youth are most prone to frustrations. It is not surprising that suicide rates have increased by leaps and bounds all over the world. What is the reason that the generation today is so weak-hearted? Why is our life filled with frustrations? Why does a single negative comment or an incident that happens against our wish tend to irk us so much? Be it waiting at a traffic light, or a long line at the eating joint, everything gets on our nerves.
The Virginia Tech Shooting in 2007, where a student gunned down several students and faculty members, including himself, proves the rising amount of frustration and violence among youth these days. Where does this anguish stem from? What are the possible reasons of this frustration and anger? While a lot depends on socio-economic factors, the reasons can be different for different places. For a developing country, the major concern for the youth might be unemployment. For a radically modern culture, frustration might stem from obsession with technology, fashion, bullying, etc. On the other hand, in a culture where there is less freedom, youngsters might be frustrated over the fact that their voice is unheard, and they do not have the liberty to live life as they want.
The Virginia Tech Shooting in 2007, where a student gunned down several students and faculty members, including himself, proves the rising amount of frustration and violence among youth these days. Where does this anguish stem from? What are the possible reasons of this frustration and anger? While a lot depends on socio-economic factors, the reasons can be different for different places. For a developing country, the major concern for the youth might be unemployment. For a radically modern culture, frustration might stem from obsession with technology, fashion, bullying, etc. On the other hand, in a culture where there is less freedom, youngsters might be frustrated over the fact that their voice is unheard, and they do not have the liberty to live life as they want.
Common Causes of Frustration Among Youth
Unemployment
This is the greatest cause of frustration among youngsters, especially in developing countries. When education does not guarantee jobs, it is certain that the youth is going to be disturbed. Well, again, a lot depends on the political and economic status of that nation. An empty mind is a devil's workshop indeed. This is a grave cause of why crime rates can increase and disrupt the civil life of that country.
Overuse of Technology
Internet addiction may also lead to antisocial behavior. A bad comment over a social networking site, or frustration vented out over a boyfriend/girlfriend for not responding to a text message is nothing but over-obsession. Less time is spent on real-life personal communication, which does not boost 'sharing, caring, and giving'.
Lack of Family Time
With the rise in nuclear families, giving time to children becomes difficult for parents. This loss is usually compensated by parents, by giving in to tantrums thrown by their kids. Nonetheless, parents being too busy in their careers, or their lives, leaves children unattended. These kids often grow up to be frustrated and angry from inside.
Causes for Frustration in a Student's Life
Pressure to Be the Best
The Darwinian theory of 'Survival of the Fittest' still continues today. 'BE THE BEST'. Outsmart your peers, your colleagues, and show that you're a shining star. Yes, but at what cost? Much of the frustration is caused due to the notion set by society, that if you're not the best or good enough, you will not be 'accepted'.
Frustration, if converted into constructive purpose, can serve to be the biggest catalyst for ambition. On the other hand, it might also sow the seeds for negative behavior. As writer Khalid Masood has said, "It's a frustrated, frustrated, frustrated, frustrated world." As it may seem, frustrated youth can be harmful for society. Bullying is also a sign of frustration. In extreme cases, it may lead to drug addiction, or even suicide. These are enough warnings to indicate that it is high time that we take corrective actions to improve our mental health and lifestyle.